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GL56 TYG

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

66,775 mi
Last recorded66,775 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 TYG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 66,775 miles

centre exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2018 66,775 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2017 58,985 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

center exhaust brackrt broken

Pass 21 Mar 2016 51,051 miles

165/60 r14

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And perishing. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 46,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 40,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2013 34,146 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 26,057 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Jan 2011 18,311 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 7,934 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre slight side wall damage

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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GL56 TYG is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2007 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 47,694 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL56 TYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GL56 TYG registered?

GL56 TYG is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 January 2007.

Is GL56 TYG safe to buy?

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